Robinson R44 Raven II Helicopter from Canada
The Robinson R44 Raven II is a four-seat light helicopter with a piston engine, designed for private and training use, with an unladen weight under 2,000 kg. It falls under HTS 8802.20.0160 as a new airplane or other aircraft not exceeding 2,000 kg unladen weight, specifically classified as 'other' new aircraft excluding unmanned types. This classification applies to its certification as a civil helicopter not fitting primary airplane subcategories.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FAA or EASA type certification documentation to verify unladen weight under 2,000 kg; ensure export licenses from origin country for dual-use aviation tech; common pitfall is misclassifying based on payload capacity instead of unladen weight per subheading notes